Dr. Mark R. Miller
 Professor and Chair

Phone:  361/ 593-2610
Fax:  361/ 593-2609
E-mail:  mark.miller@tamuk.edu

• Ph.D. Industrial, Vocational, and Technical Education, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, 1993.

• M.A.E. Industrial Education, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1983.

• B.S. Industrial Arts Education, State University of NY, College at Buffalo, 1982.

2005-Present: Professor & Chair of Industrial Technology, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

1997 - 2004:  Associate Professor of Industrial Technology, Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

1993-1997:  Assistant Professor of Industrial Technology, Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

1990 - 1993:  Lecturer, Manufacturing Engineering Technology Department, Texas A&M University, College Station.

1989 - 1990:  Graduate Teaching Assistant, Educational Human Resource Development Department, Texas A&M University, College Station.

1983 - 1989:  Industrial Technology Teacher, Cole Jr. - Sr. High School, San Antonio, Texas.

1982 - 1983:  Graduate Assistant, Industrial Education and Technology Department, Ball State University.

Miller, M. R., Miller, R., & Baker, G. E. (2005).  Miller’s Guide to Home Remodeling, New York , NY : McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Miller, M. R., Miller, R., & Baker, G. E. (2005).  Miller’s Guide to Home Wiring, New York , NY : McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Miller, M. R., Miller, R., & Baker, G. E. (2005).  Miller’s Guide to Home Plumbing, New York , NY : McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Miller, M. R., & Miller, R. (2004).  Carpenter’s and Builder’s Math, Plans, & Specifications, 7^th edition, Indianapolis , Indiana : Wiley Publishing, Inc.

Miller, M. R., & Miller, R. (2004).  Carpenter’s and Builder’s Millwork, Power Tools, & Painting, 7^th edition, Indianapolis , Indiana : Wiley Publishing, Inc.

Miller, M. R., & Miller, R. (2004).  Carpenter’s and Builder’s Layout, Foundation, &Framing, 7^th edition, Indianapolis , Indiana : Wiley Publishing, Inc.

Miller, M. R., & Miller, R. (2004).  Carpenter’s and Builder’s Tools, Steel Square, & Joinery, 7^th edition, Indianapolis , Indiana : Wiley Publishing, Inc.

Miller, R., Miller, M. R. & Leger, E. (2004).  Complete Building Construction, 5^th edition, Indianapolis , Indiana : Wiley Publishing, Inc.

Miller, R. & Miller, M. R. (2004).  Refrigeration: Home and Commercial, 5^th edition, Indianapolis , Indiana : Wiley Publishing, Inc.

Miller, R. & Miller, M. R. (2004).  Air Conditioning: Home and Commercial, 5^th edition, Indianapolis , Indiana : Wiley Publishing, Inc.

Miller, R. & Miller, M. R. (2004).  Pumps and Hydraulics, 6^th edition, Indianapolis , Indiana : Wiley Publishing, Inc.

Miller, R. & Miller, M. R. (2004).  Questions and Answers for Plumbers’ Examinations, 4^th edition, Indianapolis , Indiana : Wiley Publishing, Inc.

Miller, R., Miller, M. R. & Almond, J. P. (2004).  Plumber’s Pocket Manual, 10^th edition, Indianapolis , Indiana : Wiley Publishing, Inc.

Miller, M. R., Miller, R., & Baker, G. E. (2004).  Carpentry & Construction, 4^th edition, New York , NY : McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Miller, R. & Miller, M. R. (2004).  Electric Motors, 6^th ed., Indianapolis , Indiana : Wiley Publishing, Inc.

   Miller, M. R. & Miller, R. (2002).  Electrician’s Helper (8^th Ed.). Lawrenceville , NJ : Peterson. 

   Miller, R. & Miller, M. R.  (2002).  Electronics: The Easy Way,  4th Edition, Hauppauge , NY : Barron's.

   Miller, M. R., Miller, R., & Baker, G. E. (1999)   Carpentry & Construction, 3rd Edition, Hightstown, NJ: McGraw-Hill.

   Miller, R. & Miller, M. R. (1995).  Electronics: The Easy Way,  3rd Ed., Hauppauge , NY : Barron's.       

   Miller, R. & Miller, M. R. (1993).   Small Gasoline Engines,   2nd Edition, New York :  Macmillan.

   Miller, R. & Miller, M. R. (1993).   Small Electric Motors,   2nd Edition, New York :  Macmillan.        

   Miller, R. & Miller, M. R. (1992).  Electric Motor Controls, Englewood Cliffs,  NJ:    Prentice-Hall.

Marsh, B. E. & Miller, M. R. (2004, June).  Dimensional Metrology: A Perspective on Structure and Lab Integration, Journal of Industrial Technology.

Miller, M. R. (2000, May).  The Status of NAIT: Perceptions of Industrial Technology Department Chairs, Journal of Industrial Technology.

Miller, M. R.  (1996, Spring).   Characteristics of Exemplary Manufacturing Engineering Technology Programs, Journal of Engineering Technology.

Miller, M. R. & Leon, V. J.  (1993, Fall).   Using Interactive Computer Simulation in the Quality Assurance Laboratory, Journal of Engineering Technology.

Miller, M. R., Marsh, B. E., & Heidari, F. (2004, November). How to Change the NAIT                                 Certification Exam to Make it a Benchmark for All Industrial Technology Programs:  A  Survey of           Industrial Technology Chairs, National Assoc. of Ind. Technology Convention, Louisville, Kentucky.

Miller, M. R., Marsh, B. E., & Heidari, F. (2000, November).  Recruitment and Retention: What Really Works? National Association of Industrial Technology Convention, Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania .

Marsh, B. E., Heidari, F., & Miller, M. R. (2000, November).  Enhancing Statistical Quality Control (SQC) Instruction through the Use and Application of Spreadsheet Programs and Templates.  National Association of Technology Convention, Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania .

Miller, M. R. (1999, November).  Is NAIT Prepared for the Next Millennium?  National Association of Industrial Technology Convention, Panama City , Florida .

Miller, M. R. (1997, March).  Exemplary Programs in Manufacturing Engineering Technology: Who, What,            Where, and Why?  American Society for Engineering Education Gulf-Southwest Annual                    Conference, Houston , Texas .

Miller, M. R. (1996, March).  Virtual Reality: Desktop Applications for Manufacturing Education.  Society             of Manufacturing Engineers Conference, San Diego , California .

Miller, M. R., Marsh, B. E., & Heidari, F. (2004, October). How to Change the NAIT   Certification            Exam to Make it a Benchmark for All Industrial Technology Programs:  A Survey of Industrial            Technology Chairs, National Association of Industrial Technology Convention, Louisville, Kentucky.

Miller, M. R., Marsh, B. E., & Heidari, F. (2003, November). The New Image for Industrial Technology:            A Mode for Excellence and Growth, National Association of Industrial Technology Convention,           Nashville , Tennessee .

Miller, M. R. & Marsh, B. E. (2002, November). Developing an Inexpensive Departmental CD for Prospective Students.  National Association of Industrial Technology Convention, Panama City , Florida .

Miller, M. R. (2001, November).  Industrial Technology vs. Industrial Management: Is There a Difference and which is More Recognized?  National Association of Industrial Technology Convention, Dearborn , Michigan .

Heidari, F., Marsh, B. E., & Miller, M. R. (2001, November).  Converting Bitmap Images to Vector Files for CAD/CAM Integration.  National Association of Industrial Technology Convention, Dearborn , Michigan .

Heidari, F., Marsh, B. E., & Miller, M. R. (2001, November).  Design and Layout of a Manufacturing Cell.  National Association of Industrial Technology Convention, Dearborn , Michigan .

Marsh, B. E., Heidari, F., & Miller, M. R. (2001, November).  Assessing and Benchmarking Efficiency and Effectiveness within Manufacturing and Service Operations.  National Association of Industrial Technology Convention, Dearborn , Michigan .

Miller, M. R. (1999, November).  Is NAIT Prepared for the Next Millennium?  National Association of Industrial Technology Convention, Panama City , Florida .

Miller, M. R. & Nelson, M. S. (1997, December). What Are Time Compression Technologies and How                Do They Affect Technology Education?  American Vocational Association Convention, Las Vegas ,            Nevada .

Miller, M. R. (1997, October).  Time Compression Technologies: A Competitive Advantage for Industry &           Industrial Technologists.  National Association of Industrial Technology Convention, Atlanta , GA . 

Miller, M. R. (1997, March).  Exemplary Programs in Manufacturing Engineering Technology: Who, What, Where, and Why?  American Society for Engineering Education Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference, Houston , Texas .

Miller, M. R. (1996, March).  Virtual Reality: Desktop Applications for Manufacturing Education.                     Society of Manufacturing Engineers Conference, San Diego , California .

Miller, M. R. (1995, October).  Virtual Reality: Desktop Applications for Industrial Technology Curricula.            National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Savannah , Georgia .

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES

            National Science Foundation ( October 16, 2002 ): Submitted a proposal entitled, Expediting Technology Education Teacher Certifications, for $443,540 to fund a Technology Education Laboratory and student stipends. Principal Investigator.

            National Science Foundation ( October 9, 2002 ): Not funded. Proposal entitled,            Engineering for Physical Science, Mathematics and Engineering Teachers, for $822,605 to fund a new Engineering Education degree for preparing secondary teachers. Co-Principal Investigator.

            Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation (June 1998): Awarded $62,375 worth of computer software for use in manufacturing related coursework.

            Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation (June 1995): Awarded $475,600 worth of computer software for use in manufacturing related coursework.

            Faculty Development Fund (December 1993):  Awarded $374 for assistance in travel to attend

 faculty development training in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in Chicago , Illinois .

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH ACTIVITIES

            American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)

            Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)

            Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT) Honor society for professions in technology

            International Technology Education Association (ITEA)

            National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT)

            Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

Leadership Roles in Professional Societies

Member of the National Association of Industrial Technology Certification Board. Terms: 2000-2003 & 2004-2007.

Member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Student Relations    Subcommittee.  Term: 2004-2008.

Society of Manufacturing Engineers  - 2003 Chair for Chapter 121 in San Antonio , Texas

  Society of Manufacturing Engineers  - 1999 Chairman for Chapter 121 in San Antonio , Texas

Society of Manufacturing Engineers  - 1998 Chair-elect for Chapter 121 in San Antonio , Texas

Society of Manufacturing Engineers faculty advisor for TAMUK student chapter S264 from 1994 - present (increased membership from 29 to 85)

Professional Society Meetings

 Attended all the National Association of Industrial Technology annual conventions from 1993-present. 

Attended the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Annual Conv. in Dallas , TX on May 29-June 1, 2002.

Attended the 1997 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference in Houston , TX on March 24-25, 1997 .

Attended the American Vocational Association Convention in Las Vegas , Nevada on Dec. 10-14, 1997 .

  Attended the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Annual Conv. in Cleveland , OH on May 29-31, 1998 .

  Attended the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Regional Conf. in Dallas , TX on Nov. 12-14, 1998 .

  Attended all of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers San Antonio Chapter 121 meetings since November of 1993.

SERVICE ACTIVITIES

Committee Work

            Member of the Dean of the College of Engineering Search Committee from 2001-Present.

            Member of the university’s SACS Technology committee since August 2002.

            Chair of the department’s curriculum committee 1999-present.

            Chair of the university 1997-2000 Calendar Committee. 

            Chair of the 1997-1998 search committee for a full-time departmental faculty member.

            Member of the College of Engineering Curriculum Committee from 1995 - present.           

         Member of the Dean of the College of Business Search Committee from 1998-9.           

            Member of the BAAS Advisory Committee from 1995-present.

            Member of the Council of Chairs Committee from 1999-present.

            Member of the Accessibility Compliance Committee from 1999-present.

            Member of the Engineering Ethics Committee in 1994.    

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Faculty advisor for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers student chapter S264.

Faculty advisor and Trustee for Epsilon Pi Tau - Alpha Nu chapter.

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Senior Industrial Technologist by the National Association of Industrial Technology

GD&T Level 1 Training by SME

Texas permanent teaching certificate

New York state provisional teaching certificate

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES NOT COVERED ABOVE

Developed and prepared the proposal for a graduate program in Industrial Management for the department which is currently under review at the Provost’s Office.

Developed and prepared the proposal for an undergraduate program in Technology Education for the department which is currently under review at the Provost’s Office.

Developed and prepared the department’s Self Study Report for Accreditation by the National Association of Industrial Technology (awarded full accreditation of 6 years).

Restoration of vintage muscle cars.

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